SaveSorb Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is SaveSorb?

A: SaveSorb is a totally natural plant based product that is dried, sieved, blended and pH balanced to create the most effective absorbent of oils, chemicals and fuel available.

Q: Is SaveSorb sustainable?

A: Yes, it is fully sustainable and formulated from a Veriflora®* product. In Canada, where SaveSorb is sourced, the industry collectively maintains and develops the best management practices. Supported by government, they are committed to ensure sustainability and have adopted a strict Preservation and Reclamation Policy.

*Veriflora is an American agricultural sustainability certification and eco-labelling programme recognised as the gold-standard in the floriculture and horticulture industries. The programme is administered by SCS Global Service (SCS), a global third-party certifier of environmental, sustainability and agricultural product quality claims.

Q: Is SaveSorb a true absorbent?

A: Unlike conventional spill products which are adsorbents, SaveSorb is a true absorbent of oils (Hydrocarbons), chemical, fuel, and paint.

Q: Is SaveSorb non-leaching?

A: Yes. When a contaminant is absorbed, SaveSorb encapsulates it and provides an environment for naturally occurring microbes that recycle hydrocarbon and chemicals until they become less toxic or non-toxic.  It does not leach contaminants back out into the environment.

Q: What is the difference between an absorbent and an adsorbent?

A: SaveSorb is an absorbent of hydrocarbons and chemicals. This means it soaks up and holds contaminants within its molecular structure and will not release them back into the environment. The most conventional spill products, like granules, are adsorbents, which means contaminants stick to the surface of the granules and will leach back out into the environment.

Q: Does SaveSorb absorb heavy metals?

A: SaveSorb adsorbs heavy metals, including the big five chromium, copper, lead, nickel and zinc and is also non-leaching.

Q: SaveSorb is hydrophobic – what does this mean?

A: SaveSorb doesn’t absorb water. It repels it and won’t dissolve in water. So if polluted water passes through SaveSorb, it will either absorb hydrocarbons and chemicals or adsorb heavy metals, releasing clean water into the environment.

Q: Does SaveSorb save companies money?

A: up to 20x less loose SaveSorb is needed to clear spills compared to conventional products, like granules. Once used, it weighs 3x less. So companies can save money on disposal costs.

Q: How much SaveSorb is needed to clear up a spill?

A: 1kg of SaveSorb will absorb up to 6 litres of contaminant.

Q: Are bespoke products available?

A: Ye. Talk to us about your needs. If it’s possible, we’ll make it.

 

If you have any further questions feel free to contact us.

Tel: 01293 744 710 Email: [email protected]